The central inspiration for this home is a traditional serpentine garden wall. With centuries of European precedent, these walls framed gardens and farmland of homes built in many of the historic revival styles that are found in the University Heights neighborhood today. The core of the concept is to imagine a garden wall-turned-home. The wall weaves through and defines the site, just as these low, moving walls wove through the landscape. The curvilinear walls will create unusual dimension and depth, giving the home a playful and friendly exterior, while enclosing private residential spaces within.
The home will be built from recycled brick found in the larger neighborhood context and will sit only 15 feet high, leaving neighbors’ views unobstructed. Windows are placed to focus on intimate gardens defined by the curving wall, and the red brick will give the home a warm, inviting tone. The home, currently under construction, is intended to be respectful of and sensitive to the diverse architectural styles of the University Heights neighborhood. The design is rooted in the historical simplicity and originality of the Arts and Crafts style, while incorporating contemporary architectural aesthetics.
